2018PROGRESS

REPORT

AluminiumStewardship

Initiative

AluminiumStewardshipInitiative

CURRENT MEMBERSPROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS

In December 2017, ASI launched a comprehensive certification program designedfor the aluminium value chain, covering both sustainability performance and chain of custody. This was the culmination of almost 3 years work as an incorporated entity, in turn building onthe formative work of key stakeholders in preceding years.

April 2018 saw ASI issue the first certifications against its new ASI Performance Standard, an exciting milestone that demonstrates the commitment and momentum of ASI’s founding members. We anticipate ASI certifications to continue to be issued in the coming months, as members work to apply the Standards in their operations. Continued uptake of the ASI certification program is key to building a credible and value-adding initiative for all stakeholders.

ASI has developed a number of tools to support its roll-out. ASI’s online assurance platform, elementAl, provides both members and auditors with user-oriented interfaces and workflow support for the certification process. ASI’s new learning program, educationAl, is building a comprehensive program of online sessions and in-person experiences that cover a wide range of topics relevant to ASI implementation for members and auditors.

The pool of ASI Accredited Auditors continues to grow and we welcome interest from eligible firms who apply to carry out the independent, third-party audits against ASI Standards. And we continue to engage with stakeholders on how we can improve our effectiveness as an organisation, and work together to create positive impacts in and around the metals sector.

ASI GOVERNANCE

ASI is a non-profit, membership-based organisation and registered charity, with values of engagement, participation and consensus building. It is governed by a Board of 8 Directors, comprised of 6 elected representatives from Production and Transformation, Industrial Users and Civil Society members, plus 2 Independent Directors.

The ASI Standards Committee is focused on the standards, assurance and impacts programs, and is comprised of 24 member and stakeholder representatives, half from industry and half from non-industry perspectives. ASI has also convened a standing Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum, which liaises with both the Standards Committee and Board on matters relevant to Indigenous peoples.

Thematic Working Groups give the opportunity for further engagement for members and stakeholders on ongoing topics for standards and implementation, such as biodiversity and ecosystem services, human rights, greenhouse gas emissions, material stewardship and recycling, and benchmarking and harmonisation.

ABOUT ASI

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a global standards setting and certification organisation. It brings together producers, users and stakeholders in the aluminium value chain to collaboratively foster responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium.

Production and Transformation: Alcoa, Amcor, Aleris, Aludium Premium Aluminium, AMAG Austria Metall, Ball Corporation, Bridgnorth Aluminium, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, Constantia Flexibles, Constellium, Emirates Global Aluminium, EUROFOIL, Gulkula Mining Company, Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials, Jupiter Aluminium, Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group, Nordural – Century Aluminium, Norsk Hydro, Novelis, Rio Tinto Aluminium, Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil, SNTO Aluminium Foil, UC Rusal

Industrial Users: Arconic, AUDI, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Lavít, Nestlé Nespresso, Schüco, Tetra Pak

Downstream Supporters: Apple, Fromageries Bel, Ronal Group

Civil Society: Chimbo Foundation, Fauna and Flora International, IndustriALL Global Union, Institute for Human Rights and Business, IUCN, NomoGaia, Verité, Wildlife Conservation Society, WWF

Associations: A|U|F, Aluminium Association of Canada, ALFED, Aluminium Federation of South Africa, AMS Aluminium, Associação Brasileira do Alumínio - ABAL, Australian Aluminium Council, Austrian Non-Ferrous Metals Association, Can Manufacturers Institute, Council for Aluminium in Building, European Aluminium, European Outdoor Group, German Aluminium Association – GDA, Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI), Gulf Aluminium Council, IGORA, Russian Aluminium Association, The Aluminum Association

General Supporters: Energia Potior, Regain Materials

Members’ support and engagement provide the foundation and impulse for ASI’s mission-driven program. We invite organisations from all parts of the aluminium value chain –

companies, civil society groups, associations and other supporting organisations – to join our efforts.

ASI has continued to grow its membership and thanks all members for their support and contributions to our program. As of April 2018,ASI’s 63 members were:

VISION

To maximise the contribution of aluminium to a sustainable society.

MISSION

To recognise and

collaboratively foster

responsible production,

sourcing and stewardship

of aluminium.

Contact Us

Visit the ASI website or contact us to find out more about our work in progress and how you can join us:

E info@aluminium-stewardship.org

W www.aluminium-stewardship.org

Photo Credits, Cover then left to right: Campanhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) | Rio Tinto Photo by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash | iStock | ASI

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